Pre-Apprentice Toolmaker

HANWHA AEROSPACE USA LLCCheshire, CT
Onsite

About The Position

The Tool & Cutter Grind Accelerated Pre-Apprentice is a critical individual within Hanwha. The individual would be responsible for various cutter grind and tool-making processes that are vital to the department. The accelerated apprenticeship is a 12-month program. Upon conclusion of the program, the individual moves into a full-time role and placed into the Tool & Cutter Grind.

Requirements

  • Must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by the U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions with ITAR related data
  • Must be enrolled in a Technical High School or Manufacturing Precision schooling

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of machining, metal cutting, and tool design.
  • Knowledge and ability to set up and utilize CNC machines (mills, lathes, grinders, etc.).
  • Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices.
  • Ability to read, write, and understand English at a functional level.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

  • Studies specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
  • Computes dimensions, plans layout and determines the assembly method and sequence of operations.
  • Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining.
  • Sets up and operates machine tools, such as lathes, milling machine, and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machine parts to specifications.
  • Lifts machined parts manually or using hoist, and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable, using devices, such as vises, V-blocks, and angle plates.
  • Smooths flat and contoured surfaces, using files, abrasive stones, and power grinders, and fits and assembles parts and into assemblies and mechanisms, using hand tools.
  • Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances, using measuring instruments, such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, and micrometers. Works to .0001" tolerances.
  • Documents the in-process inspection procedures by Quality Assurance Procedure 4.10-2.
  • Inspect and measure parts to document quality requirements directly to the customer.
  • Assist with connecting wiring and hydraulic lines to install electrical and hydraulic components.
  • Assist with examining standard or previously used tools, jigs, and fixtures.
  • Assist with development of specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draw or sketch design or product.
  • Perform other related duties or responsibilities as requested or required.
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